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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.18, 6.25 and 2.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.18, 6.25 and 2.74 is: 4.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.18 : 6.25 = 2.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.18/6.25 = 2.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.18x = 6.25 × 2.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.18x = 17.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.13/4.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.10

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